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Edmond

Oklahoma · Oklahoma City Metro
Strong DanceWarmBudget Cost
79
/ 100 match score

Edmond is one of the most acclaimed suburbs in Oklahoma — top-ranked schools, very low crime, and an educated community. Consistently ranked among the best places to live in the South-Central US.

Match Score Breakdown
Cost of Living
20/20
Family Safety
20/20
State Tax Burden
6/10
Healthcare Quality
13/20
Dance Training
9/12
Musical Theater
6/8
Career / Remote
5/10
Financial Snapshot at $360K Income
State income tax
4.8%
$17,100/yr
Est. after-tax income
$250,075
incl. FICA + federal
Annual living costs
$63,000
$48,000–$78,000 range
Annual surplus
+$187,075
King: 4.0×
Rent: 3BR family home
$1,400–$2,200/mo
Median SFH purchase price
$360,000
Dance Training
Oklahoma City Ballet (professional company) accessible 20 min south. Civic Center Music Hall in OKC hosts excellent Broadway touring and has a world-class organ. Multiple elite competitive studios in Edmond.
Healthcare
Mercy Hospital Edmond and Integris Medical Center accessible. OU Medicine (University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center) in OKC — major research hospital.
Career & Remote Work
OK income tax 4.75% (declining). Edmond is growing its own tech economy. OKC has Devon Energy, Sonic, Love's Travel Stops, and a growing tech sector. Very affordable for remote workers.
Musical Theater
Strong
University of Central Oklahoma (in Edmond) has a theatre arts program that creates professional instruction in the immediate area. Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma in OKC (20 min south) has youth education programs. Edmond Public Schools have solid performing arts with competitive theater. Active Oklahoma and regional competition circuit. Multiple private MT studios in the OKC north suburbs. Good training environment for a serious MT student.
Safety
Violent crime rate:80 per 100KVery Safe

US national average: ~370/100K. Lower suburbs are typically 50–80% safer than city-wide averages shown.

Pros
  • +Very affordable — budget tier
  • +Oklahoma City Ballet access
  • +Civic Center Music Hall Broadway touring
  • +Top-ranked Edmond schools
  • +Safe and educated community
Cons
  • −Oklahoma income tax 4.75%
  • −Tornado risk (Tornado Alley — very real)
  • −Limited cultural diversity
  • −Hot summers
  • −Less tech job market depth
Quick Stats
School rating
9/10
Healthcare rating
7/10
Tech job market
fair
Remote friendly
Yes

Financial estimates assume $360K gross income: FICA 7.65% + rough federal bracket + state rate shown. Does not include city income taxes, municipal taxes, or deductions. Actual tax liability varies. Consult a CPA.